Petitions
Scope and Contents
Includes petitions to Nevada Governor Henry G. Blasdel asking that J. Neely Johnson be appointed to fill a Nevada Supreme Court justice vacancy created by the death of Judge Cornelius Brosnan in April, 1867, and letters to Johnson regarding his decision to put his name forward for nomination.
Dates
- April-May, 1867
Creator
- Johnson, J. Neely (Person)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Former governor of California and a Nevada Supreme Court justice, 1867-1871.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (6 items)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Includes petitions to Nevada Governor Henry G. Blasdel asking that J. Neely Johnson be appointed to fill a Nevada Supreme Court justice vacancy created by the death of Judge Cornelius Brosnan in April, 1867, and letters to Johnson regarding his decision to put his name forward for nomination. Dates range from April-May, 1867.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Creator
- Johnson, J. Neely (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Petitions
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
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Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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